Flatey Lighthouse in Skjálfandi
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Flatey Lighthouse in Skjálfandi

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Built1963
First lit1913
TypeCoastal lighthouse
Tower height9.5 m
Focal height27 m
Light characteristicFl(3)W 15s
Range10 nautical miles

The first lighthouse on Flatey in Skjálfandi was erected in 1913. The present lighthouse dates from 1963 and is approximately 9.5 metres high.

The lighthouse is 9.5 metres high. The focal height is approximately 27 metres above sea level. The light has a listed range of 10 nautical miles.

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The first lighthouse on Flatey in Skjálfandi was erected in 1913. The present lighthouse dates from 1963 and is approximately 9.5 metres high.

Last verified 16 September 2026 Source

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